Project 2

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some example work (examples and suggestions)

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If you haven’t done so yet, read the Project 2 ASSIGNMENT first before you review these examples!

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• This document includes some example student work that should help

you understand the ways in which profile pieces can be written.

• Please NOTE that the assignment that these students were writing for

was different from the assignment that you are doing for Project 2.

(These students were writing profile pieces about people working in

the nonprofit/public interest sector.)

• However, even though their assignment was different, I think these

are good examples of the sorts of moves you might make in your

Project 2 work.

• NOTE that these are just examples!

PROJECT 2 TITLES

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smart, catchy title

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title provides a descriptive snapshot of the person profiled

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excellent title and subtitle

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INTRODUCTIONS

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engaging, interesting introduction that does a great job introducing the person being profiled

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engaging, interesting introduction that does a great job introducing the person being profiled

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engaging, interesting introduction that grabs readers’ attention

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engaging, interesting introduction that opens with a typical warning most of us have heard

PROJECT 2 PROFILES

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body text offers specific description and examples

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body text discussion is anchored to the particular social, cultural, and economic climate the person is working within

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body text includes compelling quotes from the person being profiled, which help to support the points the author is making

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appropriate to this profile, the author has included compelling examples of work the person profiled has done

the author integrates the examples well, and explains them eloquently

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CONCLUSIONS

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the conclusion offers some good summary points, and two great quotes from the person profiled

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the conclusion offers a quick discussion of implications, a quote from the person profiled, and points readers to where they can find more information

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the conclusion offers an overall discussion of the impact of the person’s work, and a quote from an influential supporter of the person profiled

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FORMATTING AND LAYOUT

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great title

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excellent title info

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excellent inclusion of quotes

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fantastic formatting

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fantastic formatting

clear, well- written subheadings

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clear, well- written subheadings

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• If seeing other examples would help you, pay close attention to the week 3 case by Josh Steimle, “Social Entrepreneur Profile: David Bishop of Soap Cycling.” This is another good example of a profile-focused, journalistic-in-style article.

• You might also consider looking for other example profile pieces and reading them carefully to see what moves the writers are making, what content they include, and what features they offer (e.g., look specifically at the titles and subtitles, analyze how they introduce and conclude the piece).

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• You have two weeks to complete Project 2, so manage your time carefully!

• During week 3, you should:

– identify WHO you want to write about and interview them or start doing research

– figure out what you want to include, show, and tell in your article, and start drafting

– choose images you want to include in your article and think about the overall layout

• During week 4, you should:

– flesh out your draft

– review the grading rubric I will share with you

– leave time to edit, polish, and finalize your article